Curtis Davies described the huddle he led after Hull’s shock victory over champions Leicester as a means of venting frustrations over a shambolic pre-season — but he called for fresh signings quickly as ‘there’s only so far you can get on emotion’.

The centre back called his team together after helping guide the crisis club to a deserved win that came even with caretaker manager Mike Phelan declining to make a single substitute due to his threadbare squad.

Hull have just 13 fit senior players after sales, injuries and a failure to make any signings. The match was preceded by fan protests against owner Assem Allam.

Curtis Davies called his team together after helping guide the club to a win against Leicester

Davies said the huddle after the game let out a bit of frustration from their poor pre-season

Davies also called for fresh signings quickly as 'there's only so far you can get on emotion'

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‘When you face adversity, it brings you a little bit closer,’ Davies said. ‘After the game, when we all get in a huddle, it’s letting out a bit of frustration and the fact that we’ve come through it and got a victory.’

‘But it’s going to be hard to do that week in, week out, because there’s only so far you can get on emotion. You need legs.’ Phelan said he is seeking six or more signings.

Robert Snodgrass hit the winner, after Hull took the lead when Adama Diomande struck an overhead kick before Riyad Mahrez equalised from the penalty spot.

Leicester were deflated by defeat. ‘Teams will give that extra 5 per cent because people want to beat the champions,’ defender Danny Simpson said.

Robert Snodgrass struck home the winner for Hull City in the second half

Hull caretaker manager Mike Phelan said he is looking for six or more signings